COMMIS CHEF

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Job Role Summary:

Working for Neilson Active holidays is more than a job, it's a lifestyle! It's all about sharing your passion for the activities you love. You'll be working hard, but the work is fun and there's always plenty of time to play!

This role is a great opportunity to learn about working in every area of the kitchen. You'll be supporting the other chefs in food preparation, organisation and ensuring hygiene standards.

You must be a fast learner, able to work under pressure and be able to effectively communicate with other members of the kitchen team. You will need experience and knowledge of the kitchen operation and a desire to learn and develop.

We are always looking for friendly, enthusiastic and approachable individuals to join our amazing team! People who can build rapport with ease and continue to give our guests confidence in the fact, that every element of their holiday is being delivered by people that care.

To join the Neilson Active Holidays team, you must be over the age of 18 and in order for us to acquire the necessary legal paperwork required to place you in an overseas position you must:

Hold a valid UK, EU, EEA or Swiss passport

Hold a UK National Insurance number

Currently be registered to a fixed address within England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

PLEASE NOTE: Regrettably, if you are currently registered to a fixed address in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, it is not possible for us to obtain the necessary legal paperwork required to post you overseas at this time.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

To assist in the delivery of a beautiful menu that meets the requirements of the operation stays within the constraints of the budget and consistently achieves targeted CSQ’s results

Assist the preparation of ingredients with the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef and measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately

To promote, ensure and maintain a safe working environment at all times

To be customer service orientated at all times and encourage direct feedback from our guests

To monitor and record all wastage and breakages in line with company procedures

To develop a positive working relationship within all teams

Demonstrate an excellent overall knowledge of the Neilson product and pro-actively cross-sell our holidays to all Neilson guests

To ensure that all procedures relating to the prevention stock loss/revenue are adhered to

To carry out any other additional duties to assist with the smooth running of the overseas operations as directed by your line managers

Qualifications and Experience required:

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

A formal chef or cooking qualification

At least 6 months experience in an operation of a similar standard and size

Experience of working overseas (Desirable)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

Knowledge of kitchen operations and the requirements of the role

A willingness to learn and develop

To display consistent high standards and service

To be a positive and effective communicator within the team and with guests

To have a flexible attitude towards working hours and willing to assist in all areas of the operation